Thursday, March 10, 2011

The view from here....

Even time for a bit of sewing. This is for Helen in the Around the Block swap.

The cot is finally set up with the mattress.

Note monkey bought by Mr CP for baby for Christmas.

And this gorgeous set was made by my mum for her best friends baby. The bestie, Marg, used it for both her girls and then saved it for me (for 34 years!). Tears came to my eyes when I opened the package. It's so wonderful to have something my mum made as she passed away when I was 17 and I know she would have been crafting away for her grandchild if she could.

Time for the couch (my new bestie) and some uninterrupted telly time. Something I know will become rare in a few weeks time.

My mum's bestie gave me the cot linen she used for her daughter when she was a wee babe (wit the safe knowledge and blessings of the daughter who knew that she would have no use for them) I love them. That cardi/bootie set is a whole lot more than wool Ab's and I think it is ABsolutley wonderful that you now have it - your Mum would be so grateful to Marg, and she'll be (is) no doubt- looking on and smiling loads. Love to you and your bump - your both looking fabulous. Now - get back to the couch. P xo

Beautiful post Abbe, so sweet to have these special things made by your mum, it brought a tear to my eye too! Hope you are taking things easy and enjoying these last few weeks. Just think, it's not long now and your baby will be in your arms. Can't wait to meet him/her. Take care beautiful xo

That is so sweet and oh so special. what a lovely thing to have. My mum died 10 years ago so she wasn't around when I started to have kids but I have the going home outfit from hospital that my mum bought for her first grandchild and all my 3 girls wore it home too. I know how special it feels to have a peice of your mum when she isn't here in person. You looking good girl!!!

So good to see you! Oh my word, your belly looks perfect. How wondrous to be gifted something handworked by mum. I got a bit teary too.Weve been doing the same around here, breaking out the hand-me downs ive saved with Adelin's birth coming up.I recommend going to see a movie as that, for us, was one of the more difficult things to do once baby was born.